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Indictment Charges Connecticut Operator of Prize Insurance Business with Fraud Offenses

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Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

According to the Dept of Justice, Mr. Kolenda would often stop responding to correspondence from victims and refused to pay out the cost of the insured prize. The victim host or organization, or its partners, often paid for the cost of the insured prize themselves in order to avoid reputational harm and potential legal action. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Police & Fire

Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company “Family Fun Day” Set for April 6

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The “Family Fun Day” event is open to children and families of all ages and will feature a Fire Station Bounce House, an inflatable Fire Truck Obstacle Course, Carnival Games, Sports Games (Double Shot Basketball, First Down Football Toss, Soccer Challenge Score-A-Goal), a 9-Hole Mini-Golf Course, as well as Round Hill Fire and GEMS Touch-A-Truck, Balloon Artist, Face Painter, and Arts & Crafts.  Three Food Trucks and an RHVFC Bake Sale will be on hand to provide food options. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Police & Fire, Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month: “Put the Phone Away or Pay”

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Connecticut law prohibits the use of any hand-held mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are prohibited from using a cell phone or mobile device at any time, even with a hands-free accessory. Violating Connecticut’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers who are ticketed are fined $200 for the first offense, $375 for the second offense, and $625 for the third and subsequent offenses. Continue Reading →

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